[mythtv-users] best THX/Dolby digital speaker system for price?

[thomas scott urban]

On Mon, 2005-10-24 at 14:24 -0400, Jesse Guardiani wrote:
> Steve Adeff wrote:
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> >>     
> >
> > I've yet to see a an all encompasing system for less than $500US that was 
> > worth the money. If your at all interested in it sounding good expect to 
> > spend closer to $1000US. My opinion, buy an Energy or Paradigm satelite 
> > system, which will cost ~$500 and a standalone receiver, a good one can be 
> > had for $300.
> >   
> 
> That's out of my league. I'll buy a flat screen TV before I spend that 
> kind of cash on audio.
> I'm currently using an old 2.1 system from 1995. :) I'm just looking to 
> upgrade to something
> that doesn't suck completely and doesn't cost more than $300. Best bang 
> for at or under $300.

Consider that you've been using your current system for 10 years. You'll
likely use your new system for that long or longer.  Spend a little
extra money if you can, it's worth it in the long run.  Good sound can
really make the DVD watching experience.

Go to a few audio stores that let you listen to systems - got to regular
stores and maybe a higher end store just for comparison.  Find some
things that sound good, then go on ebay or amazon auctions or
craigslist.

Even used, $300 is going to be tough.  Good luck.